With thousands of consumers victimized by door-to-door home security scams every summer, ADT (NYSE: ADT), a leading provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, is refreshing its reward program to make it easier and quicker for whistleblowers to report deceptive sales practices.

The deception typically begins at the front door when unsuspecting consumers are told false statements, such as “ADT has gone out of business” or “I am here to upgrade your equipment.” Sometimes scammers even claim they are affiliated with alarm panel manufacturers.

“Last year, ADT launched several progressive tactics to combat competitor fraud, including a reward program. The result was significant national awareness about home security swindlers who prey on unsuspecting consumers,” said David Bleisch, ADT General Counsel. “By fine-tuning the program this year we can now offer the reward to a wider audience to help stop the fraud plaguing our industry.”

Starting May 15 and continuing through August 31, 2015 ADT’s new reward program offers up to $5,000 for lawfully obtained information showing how alarm companies are training employees to engage in deceptive sales practices. For full reward details visit: www.adt.com/resources/adt-rewards-program

Over the past year, attorneys general in several states have imposed legal action against companies which have made false or misleading statements while selling security alarm services door-to-door.

ADT reminds consumers to follow these tips to prevent being victimized by security scammers:

  • Ask for photo identification and/or a business card of who is at your door
  • Don’t be pressured into agreeing to new equipment or signing a contract
  • Request literature be left behind so you can study it before taking action
  • Call your current security company to confirm what a sales rep or telemarketer tells you

Last year, ADT received a $2 million settlement against a Tennessee company which also included a written apology for its past actions. ADT will continue filing lawsuits against offending companies.

About ADT

The ADT Corporation (NYSE: ADT) is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse® interactive home and business solutions, and health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to nearly seven million customers, and it employs approximately 17,500 people at 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com.